There are so many liberties we have in America that are often overlooked. Freedoms that have yet to be experienced by many others around the world. Freedoms people for centuries never participated in. And that is a good thing, but if we are not careful apathy can creep in.
My son can be enjoying a stuffed animal he has all to himself in his room, blissfully unaware of any other object or human's existence. But the moment his little sister enters the room and grabs another animal (which he was not playing with or knew was there), you'd think WWIII had been initiated.
"They may take our lives but they'll never take our freedom!" A infamous quote from the movie Braveheart. Mel Gibson's character, William Wallace, makes the statement as he is exhorting the armies of Scotland to stand and fight against England... Continue Reading →
You're Invited! Ever receive one of those notes in the mail? It's exciting. It is great to be invited to something, whether it's a birthday party, graduation, or wedding. You feel like you are special. You feel like you are wanted.... Continue Reading →
I grew up in the Midwest--the great state of Ohio to be exact. If you have ever been to the Midwest or know someone from there, you know that mid-westerners have a few quirks and crazy traditions. One of the... Continue Reading →
FREEDOM!!! This word was probably made most famous by Mel Gibson in his line from the movie Braveheart. But in America, every 4th of July, it takes on great meaning. Here in the United States of America, we have become... Continue Reading →